KATHMANDU: Leader of the main opposition Nepali Congress parliamentary party Bhishmaraj Angdembe has called for an impartial investigation into allegations leveled against former Home Minister Sudan Gurung.
Reacting on Friday to the government’s decision to form an investigation committee, Angdembe said the probe must ensure a fair and unbiased inquiry into the accusations against Gurung.
Expressing concern over the newly formed panel, he said there was a risk that the committee might attempt to exonerate Gurung rather than uncover the truth.
“The committee should conduct an impartial investigation and should not be an attempt to whitewash the issue,” he said.
Gurung had earlier been embroiled in controversy over alleged share investments and financial links with controversial businessman Deepak Bhatta. Following public scrutiny and mounting political pressure, he resigned from his post on April 22, citing moral responsibility.
Despite his resignation, no investigation committee had been formed for nearly three weeks, prompting Angdembe to criticize the government during a parliamentary session on Wednesday.
Addressing the House, he questioned what he described as the government’s double standards, saying it was unfair to target some individuals with corruption allegations while ignoring others.
“Why has a probe committee not been formed?” he asked in Parliament, demanding a response from the government.
The following day, on Thursday, the government announced the formation of a three-member probe committee led by former High Court judge Achyut Prasad Bhattarai.
The committee has been tasked with investigating the allegations against Gurung and submitting a report.
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